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SEA LIFE® Sydney Aquarium Tours

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The SEA LIFE® Sydney Aquarium encapsulates the diversity of Australia’s aquatic life. Wander exhibits that showcase everything from saltwater crocs and Southern Ocean penguins to turtles from the Great Barrier Reef and jellyfish. Plus, its prime Darling Harbour location lets you combine the aquarium with other family-friendly stops.

The Basics

Book skip-the-line admission tickets in advance to have more time for exploring. Once inside, discover what day (and night) looks like on the reef at the aquarium's interactive reef exhibit, get up close to king and Gentoo penguins, see a variety of sharks, and meet a dugong. Book combination tickets to the aquarium, along with Madame Tussauds Sydney and the Sydney Eye. Hop-on hop-off bus and harbor cruises stop at Darling Harbour.

Things to Know Before You Go

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is a must for nature lovers and families.

The aquarium offers a daily program of events that allows you to observe feeding and listen to educational talks; check the website for exact times.

The aquarium is mostly accessible for strollers and wheelchair users, though some visitors may require assistance down some of the steeper ramps.

Students and disabled visitors receive discounted admission.

How to Get There

Reaching Darling Harbour from almost anywhere in central Sydney is easy. Walk along Market Street from the central business district or jump on a ferry from Circular Quay. Alternatively, take the Monorail to Darling Park Station or disembark the train at Town Hall Station, both of which are within walking distance of Darling Harbour.

When to Get There

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is open from Monday through Sunday, morning until evening, with last entry an hour before close. To beat the crowds, visit outside of Australian school holidays and summer months, and book tickets ahead of time.

Delights of Darling Harbour

At Darling Harbour, the fun is not confined to SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. You can watch an immersive film on one of the largest IMAX screens in the world; observe wildlife from around the globe at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo; and wander around the calming Chinese Garden of Friendship. Plus, cruises of Sydney Harbour regularly depart from Darling Harbour.

Meet your favorite celebrities and sports heroes from around the world at Madame Tussauds Sydney. Start with your red carpet entrance and feel like a star in the immersive experiences. Have your own Fashion Week experience and pose for your photo shoot and be on the cover of Cosmopolitan. Attend a party with Chris Hemsworth at the ultimate VIP party or see if you have what if takes for you to win an award at the MTV zone. Go into one of the recording booths and channel your dance moves in the augmented reality dance experience.

In comparison to Madame Tussauds in London, I found this one to be pretty mediocre. Also, as I had paid for skip the queue tickets online, I was not impressed to find that I still had to queue to get actual tickets before gaining access so I felt this was pretty much false advertising and saved me no time at all.

Meet your favorite celebrities and sports heroes from around the world at Madame Tussauds Sydney. Start with your red carpet entrance and feel like a star in the immersive experiences. Have your own Fashion Week experience and pose for your photo shoot and be on the cover of Cosmopolitan. Attend a party with Chris Hemsworth at the ultimate VIP party or see if you have what if takes for you to win an award at the MTV zone. Go into one of the recording booths and channel your dance moves in the augmented reality dance experience.

Be amazed and take a journey of discovery through SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium’s themed zones including the Penguin Expedition. Experience the sub-Antarctic during and interactive exhibit to meet spectacular King and Gentoo penguins. Meet face-to-fin with over 13,000 animals from 700 different species including majestic dugongs, grey nurse sharks, jellyfish, and an array of tropical fish!

Sightsee at your own pace with the Sydney Attractions Pass, which provides entrance to five of Sydney's top attractions. Get an overview of the city from the Sydney Tower Eye sky-high observation deck, then return to earth to see a variety of animals at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo and SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium—the biggest aquarium in Australia. Snap photos with celebrity likenesses at Madame Tussauds, and choose from two distinct Sydney Harbour sightseeing cruises. Your pass is valid for one month from date of first use.

Visit your choice of two, three or four of Sydney’s top attractions with the convenient and economical Sydney combo pass. Choose from a list of five options: SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, Sydney Tower Eye or Madame Tussauds Sydney. The Sydney Tower Eye observation deck offers sweeping views over Sydney Harbour and the city. The zoo and aquariums feature an amazing array of native Australian wildlife. Pose for photos with life-like wax statues of your favorite celebrities at Madame Tussauds.

Make the most of your time in Sydney with a ticket to SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium that allows you to skip long lines. Centrally located in Darling Harbour, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is one of the largest aquariums in the world, featuring more than 13,000 aquatic animals in the aquarium, including stingrays, sharks, dugongs, little penguins, and species from the Great Barrier Reef. Upgrade to enjoy great savings when combining this admission with tickets to WILD LIFE Sydney and Madame Tussauds. It’s a great shore excursion for kids and adults.

Get the opportunity to dive among grey nurse sharks, stingrays, and sea turtles on this beginner scuba dive at the Sea Life Sydney Aquarium. Book your passes ahead for this popular tour, which includes a full scuba training session, use of all gear, and supervision by a guide as you dive in the huge aquarium.

Join a hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour by double-decker bus to discover the highlights of Sydney and Bondi Beach. Enjoy unobstructed views and recorded onboard commentary as you travel along two routes to top destinations like Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Darling Harbour, and Bondi Beach. Go in-depth at any given place by simply hopping off the bus to explore. You can experience Sydney and Bondi's most noteworthy attractions at your own pace with your choice of ticket, valid for either 24 or 48 hours.

Visit Sydney's top attractions and enjoy savings of up to 45% with the Sydney Explorer Pass. Browse the list of 25+ experiences and have your choice of three, four, five, or seven popular attractions, and tours to take in anytime within a 30-day period. Options include a tour of the Sydney Opera House, a Hop-On Hop-Off Sydney and Bondi Bus Tour, WILD LIFE Zoo, and admission to the Australian National Maritime Museum. Simply save your pass on your mobile device after purchase and enjoy direct entry to each attraction — no voucher redemption required.
Please note: Enjoy the extra flexibility in case your travel plans need to change: All passes are valid for one year from purchase date and only become activated with your first attraction visit. After activation your pass will be valid for 30 days and/or the remaining number of attraction choices purchased.

Customize your sightseeing in Sydney with a hop-on hop-off coach tour and harbor cruise. The ferry pass is valid for 2 days and the explorer pass is valid for 48 hours, giving you two full days to explore Sydney. The Sydney Harbour ferry cruise stops include Darling Harbour, Circular Quay, Luna Park, Manly, Taronga Zoo, Barrangaroo and more. The double-decker bus tour travels between iconic sites including The Rocks, Sydney Opera House, Royal Botanic Gardens and Bondi Beach. Choose to hop off and visit places of interest, or simply remain on board for a comprehensive overview with recorded commentary.

Explore Sydney’s top attractions on your own schedule with the Sydney Attraction Pass. The pass includes single admission to SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, WILD LIFE Sydney, Sydney Tower Eye and 4D Experience, Madame Tussauds, and the hop-on hop-off Captain Cook Cruise. Celebrate your time in Sydney with a lunch or dinner at Nick's Bar and Grill in King Street Wharf, which is also included in the Sydney Attraction Pass. Your pass is valid for one month from date of first use, allowing you to sightsee around Sydney at your leisure.

When your cruise ship docks in Sydney, enjoy a family-friendly hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour that covers Sydney and Bondi Beach. Travel by double-decker bus with an open-top that allows for unobstructed views of all the sights, including Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. Have the freedom to create your own itinerary, choosing from 34 stops where you can hop off and explore in depth. Ejnoy the informative pre-recorded onboard commentary in your choice of eight languages along the route, which includes Circular Quay, Kings Cross, the Rocks, Double Bay and Bondi Beach.

Marvel at the diversity of Australian native animals at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo when your cruise ship docks in Sydney. Explore family-friendly exhibits that showcase Austalia's unique flora and fauna such as kangaroos, koalas, crocodiles, bilbies and other curious critters. Just a short hop from the port, you can skip the long entrance lines and spend your time taking in a fascinating variety of creatures and habitats from across Australia. Bonus: enjoy great savings when you add tickets to SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and Madame Tussauds.

Explore Australia’s most populous city with a local host for a hassle-free family travel experience. Craft an itinerary that suits your family’s needs and make the most of your time in Sydney. Visit landmarks like Sydney Opera House and Royal Botanic Garden and check out the aquarium and wildlife park. Enjoy amazing views, learn about Australia’s aboriginal heritage, and discover fun places to let your little ones play.

Best value ticket with 7 activities to do when visiting Sydney. Don’t miss a thing with this ticket to Sydney's top sights from both Bus and Boat Hop-on, Hop-off service, a guided walking tour of the historic “ The Rocks” area, plus entry into the following attractions: Sydney Tower Eye, Sea Life Aquarium, Wildlife Sydney Zoo and Madame Tussauds.
Discover Sydney with a 48 hour valid ticket on Sydney’s only open-top, double-decker hop on and hop off service with 34 stops around the city and Bondi beach and Harbour bays.
Explore Sydney’s Harbour with a 1-day Hop-on, Hop-on ticket onboard a Captain Cook cruise including 8 stops such as Taronga Zoo, Manly, Luna Park or Watsons Bay.

The Australia Multi-City Attractions Pass allows you to visit top attractions throughout Australia at a great savings. Choose from five, seven or ten tickets to be loaded onto a smartcard, which you then use for easy entry to the best attractions in Sydney, Melbourne, the Gold Coast and destinations throughout Tasmania. You have an entire three months to use your tickets from the date of card activation. Use your tickets all in one city, or spread them over as many cities as you like, and save up to 40% on regular admission prices.

There is so much to see and do!
Dive into one of Sydney's top attractions, the SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, and walk through our crowd-favorite oceanarium tunnels, hop aboard the Penguin Expedition boat tour and spot sea turtles as you explore the Great Barrier Reef. No matter your favorite underwater creature, our aquarium never fails to create lasting memories full of fun and adventure.

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